Gig Economy Taxes: The Complete Guide for Freelancers and Delivery Drivers
Working in the gig economy offers flexibility and independence, but it also comes with tax obligations that traditional employees never have to think about. If you drive for DoorDash, deliver packages for Amazon Flex, freelance on Upwork, or do tasks on TaskRabbit, you’re considered self-employed by the IRS — and that changes everything about how you handle taxes. This guide covers what every gig worker needs to know to stay compliant, maximize deductions, and avoid unpleasant surprises at tax time. ...